Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon-Herb Butter
This baked rainbow trout with lemon-herb butter is a simple and delicious way to cook trout. The trout is cooked in the oven with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and then topped with a lemon-herb butter sauce. The vegetables are roasted in the oven with the trout, and they add flavor and color to the dish.
Rainbow trout is a popular fish for eating because it is relatively easy to cook and has a mild flavor. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, but baking is one of the most popular methods. Baking trout in the oven allows you to control the cooking temperature and ensures that the fish cooks evenly. The lemon-herb butter sauce adds flavor and moisture to the trout, and the roasted vegetables add color and nutrients. This dish is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy rainbow trout.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound rainbow trout fillets, skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the trout fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, and dill.
  6. In a small bowl, combine broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Spread the vegetables around the trout fillets.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the trout is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  10. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The olive oil helps to keep the trout moist and flavorful.
  • The lemon juice adds brightness and acidity to the dish.
  • The salt and pepper season the trout and enhance the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • The lemon-herb butter sauce adds richness and flavor to the trout.
  • The roasted vegetables add color and nutrients to the dish.